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Philadelphia: Chilton Books, 1966. 313 pp, 8 1/4" H. B&w photographs. "Publication of this first biography ever written about E. Nesbit (1858-1924), whose books for children have delighted readers young and old, is a literary event of major importance. Mrs. Langley Moore has written a new introduction to the present edition, telling a number of things that had to be omitted from the original work, when so many of E. Nesbit's contemporaries or members of her family were still alive. Also, the entire book has been revised and relevant material that either had to be left out originally, or has been discovered since, has been added. Edith Nesbit married Hubert Bland, a young journalist and enthusiastic Socialist, in 1880. He took the chair at the first meeting of the Fabian Society and both were active in the Fabian movement. When Bland, while ill, was defrauded by a business partner, Edith Nesbit was forced to earn the family's living. She began to write poems, short stories, and…
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E. NESBIT, A BIOGRAPHY, REVISED WITH NEW MATERIAL
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Philadelphia: Chilton Books, 1966. First edition, as stated. Hardcover. Near Fine/very good. 6 x 9 in. Paper boards. Condition is NEAR FINE ; like new with just a touch of damage to the rear endpapers. DJ is VERY GOOD ; not clipped, tape repair to lower spine, clean. Bio. Stax.
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